60K Aircraft Cargo Loader Manufacturing
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8534_60K_ACL
- Agency
-
AFLCMC Robins AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify manufacturers capable of producing a 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader. The solicitation seeks a contractor who can manufacture a self-propelled loader with drive-on/drive-off capabilities, air transportability on C-5 and C-17 aircraft, and the ability to handle six 463L pallets and Type V airdrop platforms. Key technical requirements include interface compatibility with multiple military and commercial aircraft, precise deck operational capabilities with specific roll, pitch, and yaw tolerances, and stability in 40-knot winds. Respondents must demonstrate manufacturing capabilities, quality assurance processes, and technical expertise through a comprehensive Capability Survey due by February 28, 2025. The government emphasizes that participation in this market research does not guarantee future contract awards and will not reimburse participants for survey-related expenses.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside for this opportunity, meaning both large and small businesses are eligible to compete under NAICS category 333924 for Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing. While no specific award value is disclosed, the requirements suggest the contractor must be capable of producing at least 15 units annually and possess the technical infrastructure to support complex military equipment manufacturing. The solicitation covers industrial equipment with a 60,000-pound capacity and requires detailed documentation of manufacturing capabilities, engineering services, and potential security clearance levels. Potential contractors are encouraged to form joint ventures or teaming arrangements to meet the comprehensive technical and manufacturing requirements. The government will use the submitted information to evaluate potential sources and may invite participants to future industry days related to requirements development.
Notice text
60K Aircraft Cargo Loader Manufacturing
The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to manufacture a 60K Aircraft Cargo Loader. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.
Although, the Government is not providing a technical data package for this effort, the technical requirements are outlined in the purpose/description below.
Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.
Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. Respondents to this survey will be considered for any future industry days and informed of any requirements development.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Request For Information 60K Manufacturing_Final.pdf |
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